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Collection Connections: ‘The Shakespeare Requirement’
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Collection Connections: ‘The Shakespeare Requirement’

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Dr. Emma Poltrack shares the Folger collection items she presented on September 3, 2020 as an introduction to ‘The Shakespeare Requirement’ by Julie Schumacher.

Collection Connections: ‘Station Eleven’
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Collection Connections: ‘Station Eleven’

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Dr. Emma Poltrack shares the items she presented to the Folger virtual book club on August 6, 2020 as an introduction to ‘Station Eleven’ by Emily St. John Mandel.

A Costume Journey through 'Amadeus' with Mariah Anzaldo Hale
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A Costume Journey through 'Amadeus' with Mariah Anzaldo Hale

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Costume designer and long-time Folger collaborator Mariah Anzaldo Hale’s guides us through the costume journey of Constanze Weber through the first act of the play.

Costuming 'Confection'
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Costuming 'Confection'

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Before we say good-bye to this extraordinary ‘Confection,’ explore how costume designer Karen Young created the look of this lavish feast for the senses.

Hats Off to Millinery: The fabulous headware of 'Nell Gwynn'
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Hats Off to Millinery: The fabulous headware of 'Nell Gwynn'

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Milliner Adelle Gresock describes below how she created the fabulous chapeaux seen in ‘Nell Gwynn.’

'The Country Gentleman': A Forgotten Scandal and a Remarkable Discovery
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'The Country Gentleman': A Forgotten Scandal and a Remarkable Discovery

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emma poltrack

Nell Gwynn offers a glimpse into the boisterous world of Restoration theater and the true story of one of its most famous heroines—but another compelling tale is that of ‘The Country Gentleman’ and its scandal.

In the vault with 'Saint Joan'
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In the vault with 'Saint Joan'

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emma poltrack

Today, Folger Spotlight gives you a sneak peek at what was brought out for the Saint Joan company on a special tour of the Folger Shakespeare Library’s collection.

Behind the Camera with Antony and Cleopatra
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Behind the Camera with Antony and Cleopatra

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emma poltrack

The sultry D.C. summer is winding down, but things are just heating up at Folger Theatre where we’re preparing for our first show of the season: Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra. 

'Timon of Athens' First Rehearsal
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'Timon of Athens' First Rehearsal

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The last production of Folger Theatre’s 25th anniversary season began on Monday with the first rehearsal and read-through of Timon of Athens. What can we expect from this rarely performed play? Let’s take a peek inside the room and see what we…

Costumes in 'As You Like It'
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Costumes in 'As You Like It'

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Were it not better, Because that I am more than common tall, That I did suit me all points like a man? Much of the love-lorn humor in As You Like It comes from Rosalind’s male disguise, but she’s not…

It's the Little Things: Lace Details in Sense & Sensibility
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It's the Little Things: Lace Details in Sense & Sensibility

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Katharine Pitt

In this post, designer Mariah Hale explains where she found the lace for the beautiful costumes in Sense & Sensibility. Some of the details on the dresses are so small they are almost invisible from the audience, so we’re giving you a close-up look! Check out Mariah’s post…

The Many Neckties of Sense & Sensibility
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The Many Neckties of Sense & Sensibility

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In this post, designer Mariah Hale takes us a deep dive into the Regency neckware featured in Sense & Sensibility. Check out her costume sketches for more backstage insights, and read on to learn how Mariah uses different styles of neckties to help define the colorful characters…

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